I look at those faces and see much in them. I see a future that holds grand dreams. I see a better tomorrow with all those smiling faces. I see their positive outlook in this so-called life. I see hope, love and joy. I see everything. I also see pain and failures that will not stop them from achieving their goals and dreams. I see hard work that may not be sometimes appreciated but nevertheless, will one day be recognized. I see them falling yet learning how to stand each time they fall. I see creativeness, uniqueness and ingenuity. I see them living a righteous, simple and happy life not stepping on anyone just to be where they are. I see them proud and tall. And I am proud of them all.
Since leaving the Philippines 14 years ago, I never heard from anyone of them. Most of them may have started to have their own family by now. So I wish them all, a wish mother can give to her child: Wherever they are, what ever they do, who ever they become, I wish them happiness.
Always,
Teacher Mimi
